factors affecting women's participation in leadership position at dashen bank in addis ababa

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ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
MBA PROGRAM

FACTORS AFFECTING WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION
IN LEADERSHIP POSITION
AT DASHEN BANK IN ADDIS ABABA

ADVISOR:
TILAYE KASSAHUN (PhD)

PREPARED BY:

WOINSHET SILESHI – ID SGS/0239/2005B
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JANUARY 2015
ADDIS ABABA

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FACTORS AFFECTING WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION
IN LEADERSHIP POSITION
AT DASHEN BANK IN ADDIS ABABA

By: WOINSHET SILESHI
[SGS/0239/2005]

A THESIS SUBMITTED TO ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY,
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN PARTIAL
FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

JANUARY 2015
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
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ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
FACULTY OF BUSSINES (MBA-GENERAL)

FACTORS AFFECTING WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION
IN LEADERSHIP POSITION
AT DASHEN BANK IN ADDIS ABABA

By: WOINSHET SILESHI

[SGS/0239/2005]

APPROVED BY BOARD OF EXAMINERS

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Dean, Graduate Studies Signature & Date

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Advisor Signature & Date

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External Examiner Signature & Date

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Internal Examiner Signature & Date

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DEDICATION

I dedicate this work to my late families, Sileshi Haile(Ayeya), Teshome Tolla, Almaz Sileshi,
Belaynesh Sileshi and Solomon Sileshi, who gave me inexhaustible love and guidance in my
life. It is their effort and patience for where I am today.
I thank you all!
Have a rest in peace in Heaven!

This research is also dedicated to all women to continue combating for their rights by
updating themselves through training and education and to pave a way for the next generation
of women to get equal chance of key decision making and leadership positions in their
organizations.

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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements ..................................................................................................................... i
List of Acronyms ....................................................................................................................... ii
List of Tables ............................................................................................................................iii
List of Figures ........................................................................................................................... iv
Abstract ..................................................................................................................................... v
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of the Study ................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Statement of the Problem ................................................................................................... 3
1.3. General and Specific Objectives ........................................................................................ 5
1.3.1. General Objective .................................................................................................... 5
1.3.2. Specific Objective ................................................................................................... 5
1.4. Significance of the Study ................................................................................................... 5
1.5. Delimitation/Scope of the Study ....................................................................................... 5
1.6. Organization of the Research Report ................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Definition and Concept of Leadership ................................................................................ 7
2.2. Theory of Leadership .......................................................................................................... 8
2.3. Traditional Overview of Leadership Vs Gender ................................................................. 8
2.4. Charactersitcs of Leadership on Gender ............................................................................. 9
2.5. Women Leadership ........................................................................................... …………..9
2.6. Women’s Status in the Workplace and Prevalent Negative Stereotypes .......................... 11
2.7. Women Vs Men Style of Leading .................................................................................... 11
2.8. Women and Leadership .................................................................................................... 12
2.9. The History of Women’s Participation in Leadership in Ethiopia ................................... 13
2.91. During Emperor Hailesilassie Regime .......................................................................... 13
2.9.2. During the Dergue Regime ............................................................................................ 13
2.9.3. During the FDRE Government ...................................................................................... 14
2.10. Women and Leadership in Ethiopia ................................................................................ 14
2.11. Women and Leadership in a Global Context .................................................................. 15
2.12. Factors/Brriers to Women’s Participation in Leadership Position ................................. 16
2.12.1. Individual Factors ................................................................................................. 16
2.12.2. Gender Stereotypes and Communication Style ......................................................... 17
2.12.3. Lack of Role Models ............................................................................................ 17
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2.12.4. The Glass-Ceiling Effect ...................................................................................................... 18
2.12.5. Societal Factors ............................................................................................................ 18
2.12.6. Organizational Culture and Structure ................................................................................. 19
2.13. Importance of Having Women Leadership in Organization ........................................... 20
2.14. Strategies to Overcome Factors Affecting Women’s in Leadership .............................. 21
2.14.1. Diversity and Target Selection .................................................................................... 21
2.14.2. Organizations’ Input in Mentoring and Coaching .................................................... 22
2.14.3. Building Networks ................................................................................................ 23
2.14.4. Adopt an Output and Deliverables Model ................................................................. 23
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1. Research Design................................................................................................................ 24
3.2. Instruments of Data Collections........................................................................................ 24
3.3. Population Size ................................................................................................................. 25
3.4. Sample and Sampling Techniques ................................................................................... 25
3.5. Procedures of Data Collections ......................................................................................... 26
3.6. Methods of Data Analysis ................................................................................................. 26

CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1. Demographic Characterstics of the Respondents ............................................................. 27
4.2. Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data Petaining to the Study ........................ 30
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1. Summary of Findings ........................................................................................................ 44
5.2. Conclusions ....................................................................................................................... 46
5.3. Recommendations ............................................................................................................. 47
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
APPENDICES 1: Questionnaire Items
APPENDICES 2: Interview Items

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

First of all, I would like to thank the Almighty God for giving me wisdom, strength and
courage to continue and finish my study. I would like also to extend my gratitude to my
Advisor Tilaye Kassahun(Dr.) for his help and guidance. My warmest thanks also goes to my
husband Taye Tilahun and my three sweet children (Yab, Babi and Tutu), thank you for your
support and unimaginable help extended for me. You were my energy in my academic
excellence. Thank you so much. I am very much lucky and blessed to have a family like you.
A sincere appreciation also goes to my brother Eshetu Sileshi, for his assistance during my
study and for my little and precious sisters Alemshaye Teshome and Helen Teshome for their
constant help, moral and encouragement.

Finally, I would like to thank all employees of Dashen Bank S.C. who helped me in filling
the questionnaires and provide me essential information. Especial thanks goes to Ato
Ayanlem Taddess, Ato Addisalem Kebede, Ato Demeke Gossa, Ato Tewodros Alemu and
Ato Dagnachew Assefa for their continuous support in covering my job when I was in the
class and for their continuous encouragement.

I Thank You All!

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

FCSA - Federal Civil Service Agency
CSA - Central Statistical Agency
FDRE - Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
UN - United Nations

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LIST OF TABLES

Table I: Summary of Questionnaire Distributed and Collected Rate…………………..1
Table II: Distribution of Respondents by Demographic Factor…..……………………..2
Table III: Characteristics of the Study Population with Regard to Educational Level..…3
Table IV: Characteristics of the Study Population with Regard to Work Experience….15
Table V: Promotion Criteria of the Bank ………………………………………….…..17
Table VI: Responses of Employees on whether Women’s are Successful or Not…...…18
Table VII: Responses of Employees on whether Performance of Current Women has
an Impact on Women’s who are at Low Level …….……………………..…34

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Characteristics of the Study Population to their Current Position in the Bank.......1

Figure 2: Positions Occupied by Women’ in the Bank…………………..........……........….2

Figure 3: Women’s in Leadership Position in Dashen Bank S.C……………......…………..4
Figure 4: Promotion Opportunities of Male and Women…………………...………...…....10
Figure 5: Women to Become a Leader………………………………………………....…..12
Figure 6: Successfulness of the Bank in helping Women’s……………………..….………14
Figure 7: Factors Affecting Women’s Participation in Leadership Position………..….......15
Figure 8: Actual Performance of Women’s……………..........................................…….....18

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